Committees

In order to carry out all the projects that our club is involved with throughout the year, each member is asked to join one or more committees.

Name

Chairs

Description

Board of Directors

Eaglin, Fulton

The boards of the club and foundation

Building and Property

Eaglin, Fulton

McCarthy, Jim

Consider the possibilities of owning or leasing a building

Bulletin (Newsletter)

Wylie, Jim

Produces a weekly newsletter, the Bulletin, which is distributed to all Club members and friends of Claremont Kiwanis

Circle K

Andersen, Tom

Sponsors our Circle K club at the Claremont Colleges

Concerts in the Park

Bauman, Dennis

Andersen, Tom

This committee coordinates our clubs role as a sponsor of the Claremont summer Concerts in the Park. The club sells food at the concerts, as well as at the Fourth of July Fireworks and similar events. The club pays for the cost of all of the bands at the summer concert series.

Division 15 Representatives

Eaglin, Fulton

Represent our Club within the division

Entertainment

Eaglin, Fulton

Feingold, Jerry

Provides social outings and entertaining events for Club members, families, and friends

Finance and Budget

Conley, Mike

Rodriguez, Michael

Oversee the finances of the Claremont Kiwanis Club and Foundation

Fine Masters

Members serve as Fine Masters as we raise funds for our charitable projects by humorous fining of our members.

Grants

Kentner, Tressa

Provides financial support to a variety of organizations and programs within the community of Claremont

Hospitality

Lee, Pat

This group organizes special Club events, such as the Holiday Party, and special events at Club meetings, such as the Sweetheart Luncheon.

House

Zell, Darryl

O'Leary, Paul

This committee prepares the room for the meeting.

Interclubs

Covey, Jim

O'Leary, Paul

Coordinate our visits to other Kiwanis clubs

Key Club

Llanusa, Steven

Rodriguez, Raul

This group sponsors our Key Clubs at Claremont High School and San Antonio High School.

Kiwanis One Day

Leavell, Ed

Gaiser, Carl

Coordinate our project for the annual Kiwanis One Day

Membership

Swick, Jess

Recruit new members and support Club members

Memorial Day

Bauman, Dennis

Fagg, Bob

Coordinate our involvement in community Memorial Day celebration

National Night Out

Leavell, Ed

Coordinate our participation in National Night Out

Nominating

Keith, Sue

Recommend a slate of officers for the coming year

Pancake Breakfasts

Leavell, Ed

This team heads up our pancake breakfast held in the spring and on July Fourth.

Past Presidents' Club

Wheeler, Paul

Covey, Jim

Organize the past presidents

Program Committee

Rodriguez, Raul

This group organizes the speaker program for our weekly club meetings.

Property

Bauman, Dennis

Organize and maintain our equipment

Publicity and Public Relations

Henny, Patricia

Jefferson, Barbara

Lets the community know about Claremont Kiwanis and our activities

Read Me

Robb, Al

Feingold, Jerry

Every week, Read Me volunteers visit classrooms of at-risk preschool students. They read a story to the kids. Then each child receives a personal copy of the book to keep in a personal library.

Route 66

Lee, Pat

Martin, Julie

Myrdal, Penny

This committee organizes the annual Route 66 Party, a popular event with food, auction, gaming, dancing, and fun.

Scholarships

Bloom, Arny

Jefferson, Barbara

Coordinate the scholarships given by the Kiwanis Club of Claremont, Division 15, and the Cal-Nev-Ha District. Select the recipients of the Stan Larson Scholarships, given by Claremont Kiwanis and the club nominees for the scholarships given by other Kiwanis organizations.

See's Candies

Thompson, John

This committee organizes the clubs huge See's Candies sales efforts during the holiday season each year.

Senior Programs

Jones, Judith

Rugeley, Barbara

This committee provides activities and events to support senior programs in Claremont. The committee, supported by other Club volunteers, helps with the monthly county-run food bank.

Social Media/Club Communication

Keith, Sue

Rodriguez, Raul

Support our presence on social media

Special Olympics

Llanusa, Steven

Coordinate our participation in the Special Olympics bowling tournament